GSS Drug and Dental Opt-out Portal Now Open

The GSS Supplemental Benefits Plan (also known as the GSS Drug and Dental Plan) is a supplemental plan that ensures coverage for costs outside of Ontario Health Insurance Program (OHIP). If you are eligible to opt-out, the portal is now open until February 3. To see if you meet the eligibility requirements, please visit The
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U-Pass Opt-in Program Update for Summer 2022

The Summer 2022 Universal Bus Pass (UPass) Opt-in program will not be offered. As part of the contractual agreement with Transit Windsor, we have to run the Fall and Winter mandatory programs to offer the opt-in program. Those were suspended due to covid. The UPass program will begin again at the beginning of the Fall
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The Universal Bus Pass (U-Pass) will be suspended fall 2021

The Universal Bus Pass (U-Pass) will be suspended for Fall 2021. Students will not need to opt-out.  The pass will still be available to students who need it, by appointment only with @uwsa4u. The Semester Pass is valid from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021. If you are buying a Semester Pass for the
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UPass fees will be reimbursed to graduate students

The UPass Program is suspended for the Fall 2021 term. Students who have been charged the UPass fee on their UWinsite Student account will be reimbursed. The Cashiers Office is currently working on reversing the fee on all accounts that have been charged. You should see the change made by the end of the day
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GSC Plan Member Update – Five tips to save you time when you call GSC

Written by: Green Shield Canada As you may recall, we updated our phone system last summer to enhance your experience when you call Green Shield Canada (GSC). Since then, we have received some great feedback and we continue to upgrade the system to make it even easier to use. Here are five tips to save
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Free Maple virtual care for GSC plan members this winter – now live!

NOW LIVE! Green Shield Canada brings plan members free online doctor visits to navigate the winter months Green Shield Canada (GSC) has teamed up with Maple, Canada’s leading telemedicine provider, to provide free virtual care for all GSC Group plan members and their eligible dependents this winter. Great news – this access is now live!
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International Readiness Plan

Taken from ISC UWindsor is now on the approved list of designated learning institutions (DLIs) that have reopened to asymptomatic international students from outside of Canada. If you have been approved for a study permit you can now travel to Canada for your studies (a non-discretionary or non-optional purpose). More information on this along with
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GSS Council Elections Fall 2020

GSS Council Elections nominations open
Attention Graduate Students: The nomination period for GSS Council Elections 2020 is now open until September 23, 2020! This is your opportunity to get involved and represent your department. Meetings will be conducted online for this semester. Eligible candidates must be registered from October 2020 – August 2021 to serve a full term. Council Positions
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U-Pass Suspended For Fall 2020

U-Pass Suspended For Fall 2020
The Universal Bus Pass (U-Pass) will be suspended this fall. Students will NOT need to opt-out as there will not be any automatic charge for this service. The pass will however, still be available to students who need it, starting Monday, August 24th, 2020 by appointment only with @uwsa4u. The pass will be valid between
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Green Shield Supplemental Insurance Plan: Fall 2020

Green Shield Supplemental Insurance Plan
Green Shield Supplemental Insurance Plan (drug/dental) for Fall 2020 With the COVID-19 pandemic that has affected all graduate students, including International Students, the GSS would like to update all graduate students in regards to the GSS Supplemental benefits plan (drug/dental plan) for fall 2020. Back in February 2020, at the GSS AGM meeting, there was
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